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Gun-locks that were part of a 2020 50th Space Wing give away as a part of the Time Based Prevention Program

Congress Needs to Support the VA and Firearms Industry's Partnership to Prevent Veterans' Suicides

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Military Diversity Is Not the Problem

Veteran Career Fair in Washington, D.C.

Veterans Are Much More than ‘Feel Good’ Hires And Shouldn’t Be DEI Tokens

Drill Instructor motivates an enlistee

We Need to Normalize Talking About How the Brain Responds to Severe Stress in the Military Community

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Trump's Dangerous Words Demand Action

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Setting the Record Straight on the V-22 Osprey

voter registration and absentee ballot requests on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

6 Things Veterans and Their Families Can Do to Help Unite America

Airman stationed at Robins Air Force Base takes a random drug test

'Don't Ask, Don't Test': The Military Needs a New Policy for Marijuana Use

Navy sailor scans for surface contacts aboard the USS Chancellorsville

Let the Marine Corps Test Force Design in the Grey Zone

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Republican Project 2025 Takes Dead Aim at Veterans' Health and Disability Benefits

President Joe Biden holds the "PACT Act of 2022"

2 Years Since the PACT Act Was Signed, Vets Are Getting More Support but Hurdles Remain

U.S. Army soldiers with the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade

2 Programs the Army Got Right

Christian Maynor replaces the Lee Boulevard street sign at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

The Military Was Combating Racism. Then, Congress Stepped In.

In this Dec. 26, 2018, file photo, President Donald Trump speaks to members of the military at a hangar rally at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq.

Donald Trump Doesn't Respect or Care to Help Veterans. He Just Wants Our Votes.

Glenn Youngkin

Virginia's Broken Promise to Military Families

Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., a former Navy SEAL

America's Veterans Need a Second Term of President Trump

This is the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, W.Va.

We Must Stop Predatory Companies from Scamming Veterans Seeking Disability Benefits

Cadets recite the oath of office during the graduation ceremony of the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2023 at Michie Stadium in West Point, N.Y.

Military Personnel Swear Allegiance to the Constitution and Serve the American People, Not One Leader or Party

Staff Sgt. Kevin Jessen

On Memorial Day, I'm Remembering the Friend Who Saved My Life in Iraq

Ukrainian National guard soldiers simulate assault operations during tactical training at a shooting range in Kharkiv region, Ukraine

2 Years After Russia's Invasion, Ukraine Needs More Than Just Our Aid. It Needs Our Attention.

Veteran Affairs building near the White House in Washington.

Veterans Care in the Community Is Pushing the VA to the Brink

College of William & Mary military appreciation game

Companies and Universities Can Help Reverse Military Recruiting Shortfalls Threatening America's National Security

Barracks buildings demolished on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

Is the Marine Corps Becoming 'Animal House'?

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin

The Defense Secretary and the Chain of Command: Why Critics Are Wrong About Austin's Emergency

Military Money Help

A nurse give a girl, who is looking into the camera, an injection in her arm.

Enroll in DoD's New Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts Starting March 3

Military service members can set aside up to $3,300 tax free for medical expenses starting in 2025, the first time the...

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More Money, Less Debt: New Study Reveals Military Households' Financial Trajectory Since 2019

While many military families appear to be doing better than their civilian counterparts financially, they still face...

A soldier counts his money

Troop Pay Is Competitive with Civilian Workers, Pentagon Finds in Quadrennial Review

The Quadrenial Review of Military Compensation was unveiled and reported that "the department's compensation package is...

Beneficiaries informed about the transition to TriWest Healthcare Alliance

Tricare West Region Beneficiaries and Providers Are Flooding Former Contractor with Calls

A contract changeover has caused a host of issues for Tricare West Region beneficiaries.

A hiring sign is displayed in Arlington Heights, Ill.

Veterans Still on a Roll in Jobs Market with Low Unemployment Rate of 2.8% in December

Veterans in the workforce posted another solid showing in the final monthly jobs report of the Biden administration with a 2...

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The Best Personal Finance Tools and Resources for Military Households

These are some of the best resources of financial information and advice tailored to military service members.

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Hal Sperlich, Navy Seabee and Engineering Pioneer of the Mustang and Minivan, Dies at Age 95

Use Your Leadership Skills: Become a Mentor for a Veteran

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What to Do When Your Hard Work Goes Unnoticed

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What Does It Really Mean When You Apply and Hear … Nothing?

A hiring sign is displayed in Arlington Heights, Ill.

Veterans Still on a Roll in Jobs Market with Low Unemployment Rate of 2.8% in December

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How to Bring Your A-Game, Even When You're Not Feeling It

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